my two sisters would tell you
they had the best big brother
in the history of big brothers
I was a hard act to follow
so cute and smart
attentive and perfect
my parents didn't
have to even say how great
because it was clear
no bed time for me
the kid who put himself
to bed and never talked back
not once raised his voice, or needed
to be told twice
and the list goes on
best as a baby, best grades
and first to this and that
all that being amazing took a toll
one day --- perhaps because
I was so smart ---
I realized this:
I wasn't so great
after all, and in all my time spent
being the best, I missed my
chance to be the brother
they needed and wanted
not the one they were stuck with
Of course today
I've repaired the damage
and if you asked
they would tell you
they have the best big brother
ever
and maybe even mean it
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